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Amojelar- Bleeding Time and Clotting Time
Course: Medical Technology (MD)
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University: Our Lady of Fatima University
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Laboratory Activity: Bleeding Time
NAME: JIYYAH MAE ROUELLO AMOJELAR GROUP:
SECTION: 1-Y3-IRREGULAR DATE: 07/30/22
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: SHEILA MAY ROCABO MENTOR:
BLEEDING TIME (30 pts.)
Materials:
Lancet
Alcohol Pad
Sharp container
Filter Paper
Dry Cotton/ 2x2 Gauze
Bandage/ band-aid
Stopwatch
Mask & Gloves
Biohazard/yellow bag
Procedure:
1. Identify the patient properly.
2. Ask the patient if he/she has taken medications (e.g. aspirin) during the past 2 weeks.
3. Disinfect the area for skin puncture (note: finger puncture).
4. Puncture to a depth of 3mm.
5. Start the timer immediately as soon as the first flow of blood appears.
6. Blot the flowing blood with filter paper every 30 seconds. Do not let the filter paper touch the skin
and do not press punctured area.
7. Use a new area of the filter paper for every blot so that you can monitor the disappearance of blood.
8. Stop the timer as soon as the flow of blood disappears.
9. Count the number of blots and divide it by two to get the bleeding time result in minutes.
10. Dispose all materials used properly.
Normal Values: 2-4 minutes
SCORING KEY/RATING DESCRIPTIONS
RATING
DESCRIPTION
Proficient (P)
3 points
Procedure has been performed and demonstrated beyond the standards
Competent (C)
2 points
Procedure has been performed and demonstrated within the standards
Beginner (B)
1 point
Procedure has been performed and demonstrated below the standards
Refer (R)
0 point
Did not perform the procedure
NA
Does not lose point
If the indicator is not applicable to the activity/procedure or if something is
not available
NOTE: Students must achieve a minimum of 80% on the scoring key in order to pass.